Authors

Sharon W. Kwan, Robert K. Kerlan Jr.

Abstract

Percutaneous transhepatic catheters are a form of nonconventional access for patients requiring hemodialysis. We report a complication of these catheters which has not been previously described in the literature. The mechanism for intrapleural migration and a way to avoid this potential complication are discussed.

Article History

• Accepted on 6/23/2011

• Available online on 7/15/2011

• Published in print on 3/7/2012

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